Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Tangled up in Green

Lush and green...the rain has certainly worked its magic (and its destruction) too, over the last week.

Now, after the cyclone and rain...that ever present moist, damp, tropical air envelops us!

Well, that's Queensland in February I guess.

Once the rains ceased, we couldn't wait to get out and about and enjoy that sunshine.

But first, a cool, slow stroll through the gallery...and then lolling in the sculpture garden.  Nice!

I felt tangled up in green.

Nope, with all this beauty around you, you wouldn't be dead for quids?
Oasis verde!!!!  I'm heading there.  Around the corner and down the stairs…let's go!
Love these gorgeous muted shades.
Into the cool of the gallery....and past the ikebana....always lovely!
Madonna Staunton's exhibition.....I just let those muted colours wash over me.  A glorious lesson in colour composition and more.  My next post!!
The Bather....striking a pose.
Whenever I go into this sculpture garden at the Queensland Art Gallery, I'm reminded of the time I sat in Rodin's garden in Paris, and sketched his magnificent sculptures and those roses.  Had the best time!
Looking at the Rodin sculptures…their angles, curves, spaces, light and shadows….my wonderful art teacher guided and advised. Thank you Pauline.  Next time you happen to be in Paris, and if you have time, do a drawing class….you'll love it!   http://www.paulinefraisse.com/
Note to self:  Bring pencils and paper next time and draw in here. You don't have to wait to go to Paris Robyn!
A lovely corner spot....to loll about and dream in.
Watching the floating clouds above.
A little bit of foot dangling….and wave making. Good one!
Shadows on concrete walls are also beautiful artworks don't you think?  Natural artworks that move!
The Visitation....she looks a little worried I think.
Grab a chair, a cool drink….and just be.
Splish, swish, splash, splosh....background music on the terrace..
Yes, the birds are nice...but not when they steal your pistachio biscotti.
And I wasn't going to argue with a beak like that!
Looking, looking, looking.....
Apollo….standing guard.
Going my way?
And then, zooming home in the cool of the afternoon....with the roof down.  Fabulous!!

As I said, you wouldn't be dead for quids would you?
Ciao

Robyn
Related posts and link:
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/parisian-sculptureelegant-and-monumental.html
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/jardinsthe-bold-beautiful-and-romantic-1.html
http://www.paulinefraisse.com/.….a great art teacher in Paris…who takes workshops in the Louvre, Rodin's Garden, the Luxembourg Gardens, the hidden passage ways and cafes of Paris etc etc.





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  1. Flora Fascinata26 February 2015 at 01:20

    Lovely Paris Salon. Most inspirational!!! I wish I was there with you. Love Rodin's Musee. Mr Fascinata's favourite Rodin is The Gates of Hell. :Dxx

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    1. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond26 February 2015 at 15:07

      Hi there FF.....no doubt you'll venture into Rodin's garden this year. Lucky duck! That musee and garden is perfection personified. Yes, The Gates are exquisite Mr Fascinata and I also like the smaller sculpture, The Kiss....pure white marble and so sensual don't you think. Those wrestlers in the middle of the pond are also incredible! How did Rodin do it?? A creative master I guess!

      And darling FF...."Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond" will see you tomorrow. Hope it's a bonza day pour vous!!

      R

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  2. Shady Del Knight26 February 2015 at 04:00

    Hi, dear Robyn! I needed to refer to the Aussie dictionary to learn the meaning of "dead for quids." Thanks to you I am learning many new things about life and culture in your part of the world. We have experienced unsettled weather here in Florida USA. A nasty squall blew through a few hours ago and woke us up with its ferocity. I agree that photo ops abound in the aftermath of a rainstorm when shades of green are most vivid. These lush gardens and sculpture exhibits remind me of a favorite spot called Brookgreen Gardens south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an enchanting park that someone like you would enjoy. I agree that light and shadow are constantly at play offering an infinite variety of artwork set in motion.

    Thank you and good night, dear friend Robyn!

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    1. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond26 February 2015 at 14:59

      Thanks again for visiting Shady. Sorry about the Aussie slang....but I like to use it to keep it alive. Part of our culture I guess.....and you'd be surprised how quickly it is disappearing from our vocabularies! A bit colourful and fun. Hope you have a bonza day!!!!!!

      R

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  3. Genie -- Paris and Beyond27 February 2015 at 20:15

    Robyn, what a gorgeous photographic study of art and nature... all overlaid with every shade of green imaginable, an artist's palette for sure.

    Bises,
    Genie

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    1. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond27 February 2015 at 20:56

      Thank you dear Genie. I do hope you're enjoying the beauties of Paris this year. Many a beautiful sculpture garden in that glorious city! But Brisbane has a few beauties too...and I'm enjoying sharing my home city, Brisbane, and all it has to offer. We are so lucky to have this glorious sculpture garden at our Queensland Art Gallery...a favourite spot of mine!

      Thank you so much for visiting!!

      R

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  4. Lili1 March 2015 at 14:23

    I love Brisbane through your eyes ...... a Verdelicious Vibrant Voyage .... and then a Vrooomm home

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    1. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond1 March 2015 at 15:20

      Couldn't have said it better myself dear Lili!

      Sorry I missed the exhibition.....got tangled up doing other things....but nice things! But would love to catch up with you some time....will email you.

      Ciao

      R



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    2. gésbi2 March 2015 at 09:10

      Hello Prdv. These are a lovely peek into your world - luscious and green - not exactly the Paris scene just now. We do have a few buds braving the cold though.
      Thank you for your comments on my blog - always especially nice when I've been meaning to post again for a few weeks. You've encouraged me to get to it!

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    3. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond2 March 2015 at 13:37

      Hi there Gésbi.....yes, I know only too well what the Paris weather scene would be like now. Although I love Paris, unfortunately the cold weather just doesn't like me.....so hot, lush, tropical Queensland is the place pour moi!!! Looking forward to another post soon!

      Ciao

      Robyn

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  5. Anonymous9 March 2015 at 04:45

    Oasis Verde!!!!Yes indeed!!...the colour green certainly depicts life, freshness, vitality...really enjoyed your stroll the gardens of QAG....very refreshing indeed!....do have to ask though,did the ibis really steal your biscotti????Jude

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    1. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond9 March 2015 at 04:58

      Rootin tootin it did Jude!...but on a plate at another table. They're little scavengers those ibis!

      R

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  6. diane b9 March 2015 at 23:21

    Thanks for calling in to my blog. I love your 50 Shades of Green. I am not an Art buff but I do love visiting Art Galleries and I must say that I have never noticed this beautiful sculpture garden .How could I miss it. I've seen and photographed the fountains before, I must be blind.

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